Cefadroxil

"Every year as many as 10 million U.S. children risk side effects from antibiotic prescriptions that are unlikely to help their upper respiratory conditions. Many of these infections are caused by viruses, which are not helped by antibiotics."...

Cefadroxil

OVERDOSE

A study of children under six years of age suggested that ingestion of less
than 250 mg/kg of cephalosporins is not associated with significant outcomes.
No action is required other than general support and observation. For amounts
greater than 250 mg/kg, induce gastric emptying.

In five anuric patients, it was demonstrated that an average of 63% of a 1
g oral dose is extracted from the body during a 6 to 8 hour hemodialysis session.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Cefadroxil (cefadroxil (cefadroxil hemihydrate) hemihydrate) is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to the cephalosporin
group of antibiotics

Last reviewed on RxList: 7/31/2007
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.